Eclampsia Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is eclampsia?
This is a serious condition of unknown origin which presents as seizures as a result of uncontrolled high blood pressure which occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy (& sometimes postpartum).
Symptoms of eclampsia
Currently pregnant
Seizure for the first time ever
Seizure
Losing consciousness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Seizure lasted longer than 5 minutes
Feel my child is moving less. (Decreased fetal movements)
Questions your doctor may ask to check for eclampsia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose eclampsia
Are you currently pregnant?
Was that your first ever seizure (fit)?
Have you had a seizure?
Have you currently regained consciousness after temporarily losing consciousness?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Treatment for eclampsia
This requires emergency medical care. The best solution for mother and child is giving birth. Medications are also given to stop seizures and lower the blood pressure.
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Diseases related to Eclampsia
References
Sibai BM, Stella CL. Diagnosis and management of atypical preeclampsia-eclampsia. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 May;200(5):481.e1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.07.048. Epub 2008 Nov 18. PMID: 19019323.
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(08)00866-1/fulltext
Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan